At their childhood Aina Haina home on Papai Street, siblings Harry B. & Camille Amy Soria pose on their new bikes in their driveway. Camille (age 3) can hardly contain her glee at inheriting Harry's starter bike with the training wheels put back on. Harry B. (age 7) sits proudly upon his new 'big' bike. coinciding with the loss of his first tooth. (Photo: Harry B. Soria, Sr.)

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Ray Kinney & his Hawaiian Musical Ambassadors were the stars of the Hawaiian Room in the Hotel Lexington in New York City during the late 1930s and early 1940s. Ray Kinney stands at the microphone in the center of this photo. Tommy Castro, the great steel guitarist, sits directly behind Ray. The two featured vocalists sit on the far sides of the bandstand: Alfred Apaka (left) and George Kainapau (right). This group recorded on Victor, Decca, & Pilotone Records during this period. (Photo: Hotel Lexington)

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Mildred Nimocks Mitchell married Harry B. Soria, Sr. on February 12, 1946. She had traveled from Washington, D.C. across the U.S. during the war, arriving in the Territory of Hawaii right after the end of WWII. She would spend the majority of her 90 years in Hawaii. (Photo: Harry B. Soria, Jr. Collection)

Several members of the Berkeley leg of the 2012 Northern California Slack Key Tour gather in the green room of the Berkeley Freight & Salvage Coffee House.
Same suspects include: Led Ka'apana, Dennis Kamakahi, Bobby Modeiro, Kawika Kahiapo, Brother Nolan Conjugacion, Milton Lau, Chris Lau, Stephen Inglis, Steven Espianola & Harry B. Soria, Jr. (L.T. Smooth was doing a sound check) Can you spot your favorite slack key star? Note: The wall in the background, & all of the walls of the green room, are covered with the autographs of all of the entertainers who have performed in the historic venue. (Photo: Patrick Landeza.)

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Many of the 2012 Northern Slack Key Tour members gather in the living room of the Enchanted Villa of Bobby & Lori Santos prior to departing for another gig. Can you spot your favorite Slack Key star? We headed to the Santa Cruz appearance shortly after this was taken. Our host, Bobby Santos, is botom left. Harry B. is top left center. (Photo: Bud Browncat Santos)

Steps from the inland lake of the Shipman Estate is Ha'ena Beach.
A shallow inlet with a soft sandbar protected by a ring of ancient lava tidepools.
Populated by juvenile honu.
The stuff of legends. Bubbling thermal springs in the shallows emit soft emulsifying fine lava grains.
(Photo: Harry B. Soria, Jr.)

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Once again, the Hula Nation visited the beautiful Shipman Estate in historic Ha'ena, Hawaii.
Time stands still when one is enjoying the tranquility of this sacred place.
The Nene geese relax in the inland water feature.
(Photo: Harry B. Soria, Jr.)

Seven years later, Mildred would meet Harry B. Soria, Sr. in Honolulu, HI, a radio man, and they would marry. Her background in her high school Radio Guild may have prepared her to become a Soria, the First Family of Radio, in Honolulu.

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Harry B. Soria, Jr. emcees the 2011 Legends of Steel event in Waikiki on Sunday, May 14, 2011.
The event saluted the first inductees into the Legends Hall.
2011 inductees included Joseph Kekuku, Dick McIntire, Sol Ho'opi'i, David Keli'i, Jerry Byrd, and the Rogers Ohana.
The Legends of Steel is a living tribute to the founders and innovators of steel guitar, as stewards of Hawaiian Music highlighted by the mastery of these amazing innovators we are humbled to share their stories and honor their contributions to the proud tradition of Hawaiian Music.
Part of the concert series for Mele Mei.
Produced by the Maiki Aiu Foundation.
(Photo: Lynn Picolli)

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Keaumiki Akui and Harry B. Soria, Jr., known as the "Territorial Boys" on 1420 AM KCCN, Station Aloha, clown around in the old 4th floor studios in the Pioneer Plaza Building in downtown Honolulu. August, 1992. (Photo: Chris Bryans "The Territorial Airman")

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On the afternoon and evening of Sunday, March 18, 2012, Jeff Apaka held a tribute to his late father, Alfred Apaka, at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel. Alfred Apaka, who died at age 40 in 1960, would have been turning 93. Harry B. Soria, Jr. had the pleasure of emceeing the event. In the front row of the audience sat Mrs. Francine Mahelona, aged 91, who is the younger sister of Alfred Apaka. Aunty Francine was a very special honored guest at this event. Harry B. Soria, Jr. greeted her as he began the afternoon. Her response knocked Harry B. for a loop: "I remember your father on the radio. He had a pencil mustache. In 1939, I was in high school, and I was in love with Harry Sr." (Photo: Harry B. Soria, Jr.)

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The Melelani Serenaders made their only recording in 1980. Led by Melelani Ka'ula of Ni'ihau, with her double strumming style of ukulele and singing first soprano, the group formed on O'ahu and performed throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Helen Ku'uipo "Legs" Kim Choy played rhythm guitar and sang 2nd soprano. Lana Ku'upua also played rhythm guitar and sang alto. Wally Ka'okai played electric lead guitar and Alvin Kulani was on the electric bass. The result was a 1970s renaissance sound by a trio of middle aged aunties. Check out our tribute to their unique sound. (Photo: Flip McDiarmid)